Description
Southern-Style Biscuits & Sausage Gravy is a comforting dish that combines fluffy, buttery biscuits with rich, savory sausage gravy. Perfect for lazy weekend breakfasts or holiday brunches, this recipe evokes cherished memories around the family table. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delicious Southern classic in no time.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 lb pork or turkey sausage
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for gravy)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Gradually add milk until a soft dough forms. Turn onto a floured surface and knead briefly; pat into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut out biscuits with a cutter and place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for about 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- While biscuits bake, cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add flour to the sausage and stir for about 2 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream and milk until smooth. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened; season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm biscuits topped with creamy gravy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit with gravy (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg